UFC Press Conference in Calgary Wednesday

PLUS: LOCAL FIGHTERS TO HOLD OPEN WORKOUTS WITH CALGARY STAMPEDERS PLAYERS AT BDBMARTIAL ARTS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22 FROM 11 AM TO 1 PM

The Ultimate Fighting Championship® organization President Dana White and Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright will be in Calgary on Wednesday, March 21 to make a major announcement. Starting at noon, the pair will host a special press conference to be held at Flames Central in downtown Calgary. The event is open to the public.

Then, on Thursday, March 22, Alberta-based UFC® fighters Nick Ring, Jason MacDonald and Mitch Clarke will be taking part in an open workout from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BDB Martial Arts. This event is open to the public and will give fans an up close look at mixed arts training and some of Canada’s best local talent. Calgary Stampeders players Eric Fraser and Corey Mace will also be on hand to learn some MMA training techniques first hand.

Médias

Kevin Lee is set to face Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title at UFC 216 in Las Vegas on Oct. 7 with the champ Conor McGregor taking care of some business in the boxing ring. Lee spoke to UFC.com about the fight.